Springs Valley Meadows
SPRINGS VALLEY MEADOWS in FRENCH LICK, IN — inspection on May 1, 2026.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure narcotics were double
was not locked. (South Long Hall Medication Cart)Finding includes:On 4/27/26 at 6:15 A.M., the South Long Hall Medication Cart narcotic box was observed to be unlocked.
During an interview on 4/30/26 at 9:09 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 56 indicated medication carts should always be locked, and the narcotic box should always be under a double lock.On 5/2/26 at 10:25 A.M., a current Controlled Substances Policy, dated November 2024, was provided by the Administrator and indicated, . It is the policy of this facility that all controlled substances will be stored . by state regulations .
All controlled substances administered by the facility should be kept under double lock . 410 Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) 16.2-3.1-25(n)
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in accordance with accepted professional standards.
clinical records for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for hospice, and 1 of 3 residents reviewed for nutrition. A
documented as eaten when not consumed. (Resident 6, Resident 11)Findings include: 1. On 4/28/26 at 10:36 A.M., Resident 6's clinical record was reviewed.
The diagnosis included, but was not limited to, Alzheimer's disease.
The most recent significant change MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment, dated 3/13/26, indicated hospice care.Resident documents included, but were not limited to, scanned and uploaded hospice documentation dated 4/7/26.
The documentation belonged to a different resident in the facility that was also under hospice care.On 4/29/26 at 10:35 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) indicated hospice documentation was generally uploaded to the resident's clinical record every three months, with updates to the plan of care, and when the resident passed.2. On 4/28/26 at 10:41 A.M., Resident 11's clinical record was reviewed.
The diagnosis included, but was not limited to, heart failure. An IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) note, dated 2/17/26, indicated Resident 11 had experienced an 11.3% weight loss in 30 days with a new recommendation for peanut butter and jelly sandwich and chips at 10:00 A.M.Current physician orders included, but were not limited to:Peanut butter sandwich and chips at 10:00 A.M., dated 2/17/26.The most recent MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessment, dated 3/23/26, indicated no cognitive impairment, no behaviors, setup/cleanup assistance with eating, and significant weight loss.A Dietary Administration History indicated Resident 11 had been provided and eaten a peanut butter sandwich at 10:00 A.M. on the following dates:4/25/26 100% consumed4/26/26 100% consumed4/28/26 50% consumed. On 4/28/26 at 1:06 P.M., Resident 11 was observed sitting in a recliner in her room.
Two unopened peanut butter sandwiches were observed on the bedside table, and one was observed on the dresser.
The dates on the sandwiches were 4/25/26, 4/26/26, and 4/28/26, and all indicated a time of 10:00 A.M. On 5/1/26 at 8:59 A.M., the Administrator provided a current Nursing job description, last updated 11/2014, that indicated Monitors delivery of care and services throughout shift to ensure needs are met, tasks are completed, including complete and accurate resident documentation, and that work of direct care staff is of acceptable quality and quantity 410 IAC (Indiana Administrative Code) 16.2-3.1-50(a)(2)
During an interview on 4/30/26 at 10:32 A.M., the Infection Preventionist indicated nursing staff should not touch resident medications with their bare hand and should lather their hands for at least 20 seconds during handwashing.
She further indicated prior to providing incontinence care, staff should remove gloves and perform hand hygiene after touching random items.
On 5/1/26 at 12:36 P.M., a current Medication Pass Procedure Policy, last revised April 2025, was provided by the Administrator and indicated, .
Medications opened without contamination.
On 4/30/26 at at 12:36 P.M., a current Hand Hygiene Policy, last revised December 2021, was provided by the Administrator and indicated, .
Purpose of Policy: To provide a standardized approach to Hand hygiene to reduce or minimize the transmission of infection from potential microorganism on the hands of all employees.B.
Indication for hand rubbing but not limited to.After each resident contact and after contact with a resident's environmental surfaces, touching items on the floor, and resident care equipment.
On 4/30/26 at at 12:36 P.M., a current Perineal Care Policy, last reviewed March 2023, was provided by the Administrator and indicated, .
Females: separate labia and was urethral area first.
Wash between and outside labia in downward strokes.
Alternate from side to side wipe from front to back and from center of perineum outward .
On 4/30/26 at 12:36 P.M., the Administrator provided a Hand Hygiene policy, revised 12/21, that indicated, .B.
Indication for hand rubbing but not limited to.After each resident contact and after contact with a resident's environmental surfaces, touching items on the floor, and resident care equipment. 410 IAC (Indiana Administrative Code) 16.2-3.1-18(l) 410 IAC (Indiana Administrative Code) 16.2-3.1-18b(1)
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